US Bridges

Spooks Hill Road over Coopers Run

Good

Baltimore city, Maryland · 0.8 MI E Beckleysville RD · Structure no. 200000BC6523010

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spooks Hill Road over Coopers Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spooks Hill Road over Coopers Run in Baltimore city, Maryland. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpooks Hill Road
CrossesCoopers Run
Location0.8 MI E Beckleysville RD
RouteCounty Highway 7027
Coordinates39.65573, -76.74006
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2024)
Projected traffic137 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spooks Hill Road over Coopers Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spooks Hill Road over Coopers Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Spooks Hill Road over Coopers Run carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spooks Hill Road over Coopers Run?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Spooks Hill Road over Coopers Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.